Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Fall Protection
Learning objectives
- Identify the effects of free-fall and sudden arrest of free-fall on the body
- Identify the requirements for fall protection systems
- Identify the requirements for equipment used in work positioning, fall restraint, and fall arrest systems
- Identify the requirements for proper use of work positioning, fall protection, fall restraint, and fall arrest systems
- Identify the action levels imposed by CSA regarding fall hazards
Course overview
In this lesson, you will learn about the types of fall protection systems, including fall restraint systems, fall arrest systems, and work positioning systems.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 20
English, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Japanese, Dutch, Spanish (Spain)
Course Outline
- Fall Dynamics
- Fall Protection Systems
- Equipment/Accessories
- Fall Restraint/Arrest Systems
- CSA References
Regulations
- Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 - Part 9 - Fall Protection
- Canada Labor Code (Federal Regulation) -Section 12.10 n 1.1a and 1.1b - Fall-Protection Systems
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part IIImTemporary Structures and Excavations
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part IImPermanent Structures
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part XIImSafety Materials, Equipment, Devices and Clothing
- CSA Standard Z259.10-18 Full body harnesses
- CSA Standard Z259.1-05 Body belts and saddles for work positioning and travel restraint (R2020)
- CSA Standard Z259.11-17(R2021) Personal energy absorbers and lanyards
- CSA Standard Z259.1-1976, Fall-Arresting Safety Belts and Lanyards for the Construction and Mining Industries
- CSA Standard Z259.12-16(R2021) Connecting components for personal fall arrest systems (PFAS)
- CSA Standard Z259.13-16(R2020) Manufactured horizontal lifeline systems
- CSA Standard Z259.15-22 Anchorage connectors
- CSA Standard Z259.16-21 Design of active fall-protection systems
- CSA Standard Z259.17 -21 Selection and use of active fall-protection equipment and systems
- CSA Standard Z259.2.2-17(R2022) Self-retracting devices
- CSA Standard Z259.2.3:16(R2020) Descent devices
- CSA Standard Z259.2.4-15(R2020) Fall arresters and vertical rigid rails
- CSA Standard Z259.2.5-17(R2021) Fall arresters and vertical lifelines